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As a student at McGill, you should '''''Know Your Rights'''''! This refers to a campaign started by the [http://ssmu.ca SSMU], educating students on how to traverse what you | As a student at McGill, you should '''''Know Your Rights'''''! This refers to a campaign started by the [http://ssmu.ca SSMU] (the source of this content), educating students on how to traverse what you are academically entitled to. Sometimes profs may violate one of your rights without knowing, and unfortunately ''McGill places the onus on the students'' to address violations; make sure to inform yourself! | ||
If you believe you're academic rights have been violated, '''[[#Addressing Violations|find out who to contact]]'''. | |||
'''TL;DR''' There's no way to really condense it further, just <code>CTRL+F</code> | |||
=Course Syllabi= | =Course Syllabi= | ||
===Content=== | ===Content=== | ||
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===Distribution=== | ===Distribution=== | ||
Instructors are ''required'' to distribute a course syllabus during the first week of class | Instructors are ''required'' to distribute a course syllabus during the first week of class (Article 3.2.1) | ||
===Changes=== | ===Changes=== | ||
Contrary to popular belief, there are no regulations regarding changes to course syllabi at McGill. In fact, the University retains the power to change evaluation schemes in the event of any “extraordinary circumstances” outside of their control | Contrary to popular belief, there are no regulations regarding changes to course syllabi at McGill. In fact, the University retains the power to change evaluation schemes in the event of any “extraordinary circumstances” outside of their control (Article 3.2.3). | ||
=Assessments= | =Assessments= | ||
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===Scheduling=== | ===Scheduling=== | ||
Students registering for courses during the [https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates Add/Drop period] shall not be penalized for missed assessments which were due during the course change period, including for class attendance | Students registering for courses during the [https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates Add/Drop period] shall not be penalized for missed assessments which were due during the course change period, including for class attendance (Article 3.1.5). For full-year courses, only the September Add/Drop period applies. | ||
Labs, tutorials, conferences, and other assessments scheduled outside of lecture time should be scheduled by the end of the [https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates Add-Drop period] (3.2.4). | Labs, tutorials, conferences, and other assessments scheduled outside of lecture time should be scheduled by the end of the [https://www.mcgill.ca/importantdates/key-dates Add-Drop period] (3.2.4). | ||
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;Can I get a failing grade removed from my transcript? | ;Can I get a failing grade removed from my transcript? | ||
* | *The Faculty of Engineering does not remove or alter grades on a student’s record. Once a student has completed a course, his or her performance becomes a part of their academic record and it is our professional responsibility as a university to maintain the integrity of the official academic record. This is a general policy of the Faculty and also has implications for meeting our accreditation requirements with the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. To discuss possible accommodations for exceptional circumstances that take place during a course (i.e. before writing the final exam), please contact [https://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/students/undergraduate/mesc/sao/contact-us MESC’s Student Affairs Office]. | ||
;How can I use the Office for Students With Disabilities? | ;How can I use the Office for Students With Disabilities? | ||
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If you have been denied accommodation or supporting documentation, or require assistance in navigating the accommodation process, find out [https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/resources/addressing-violations/ who to contact]. | If you have been denied accommodation or supporting documentation, or require assistance in navigating the accommodation process, find out [https://studentrights.ssmu.ca/resources/addressing-violations/ who to contact]. | ||
=Addressing Violations= | |||
Many academic violations are taken on an uneven, case by case basis. Here we provide you with the best steps for escalation if your needs are not met. | |||
#'''Contact your Instructor''' | |||
#:If you feel uncomfortable discussing a situation with an instructor, or feel pressured to disclose personal information, do not hesitate to contact any of the other resources listed on this page. | |||
#'''Contact your [https://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/departments-schools-institutes-0 Department Chair]''' | |||
#:Each academic department has a Chair responsible for overseeing course administration and policy implementation. If you encounter difficulties with an instructor or recognize a systemic issue, they can help to mediate a solution. Several Department Chairs have indicated their willingness to develop department-specific assessment policies to address gaps in the University Student Assessment Policy or Faculty-wide procedures. | |||
#'''Contact your [https://www.mcgill.ca/engineering/faculty-staff/administrative-units-staff-list Associate Dean]''' | |||
#:Each Faculty has an Associate Dean of Student Affairs (or equivalent) responsible for overseeing assessment policy implementation, student support resources, and disciplinary procedures. They are associated with [[MESC]], and represent a key resource if you feel uncomfortable with an instructor or Chair, face roadblocks at the department level, or experience a more complex issue (for example, related to multiple policies, personal support needs, disciplinary action, and/or your degree as a whole). | |||
#'''Contact the [https://www.mcgill.ca/deanofstudents/howtoreach Dean of Students] or [https://www.mcgill.ca/ombudsperson/ University Ombudsperson]''' | |||
#:The Dean of Students exists as a resource for all students and oversees policies around assessment, accommodation, student rights, sexual violence, and student discipline. Their Office provides various accommodations and referrals and acts as the next step if you encounter difficulties with any of the above channels. The Dean can deal with student issues through informal resolution or help initiate a formal grievance under the Code of Student Grievance Procedures and other policies. | |||
#:The Ombudsperson for Students offers confidential, informal, and impartial dispute resolution services through information, advice, intervention, and referrals. They may be accessed for issues around assessment, academic rights, supervision, interpersonal conflicts and other situations. Notably, the Ombudsperson acts in an advisory capacity and cannot initiate formal grievances under the Code of Student Grievance Procedures or other policies. | |||
=Relevant Policies= | =Relevant Policies= | ||